Court asked to bar Alabama from using state’s preferred map

A case involving Alabama's congressional map is currently before the court. The map was previously struck down by a lower court due to racial discrimination concerns. The state of Alabama has requested permission to use the map in this year's elections. Recently, the plaintiffs who challenged the map filed their responses. Further details on this case and other court developments can be found on the SCOTUSblog website, including the On Site section which provides more information on the court's recent order list.